CITAD’s one million trees campaign hits 1,000, seeks more support

The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has announced that its Plant One Million Trees (P1MT) campaign has crossed 1,000 trees planted, while calling for increased public and institutional support to achieve its target of planting one million trees across Northern Nigeria by September 2027.

The organisation disclosed this in a press release dated October 19, 2026, describing the milestone as an encouraging step towards environmental sustainability and stronger climate action across the region.

CITAD expressed appreciation to its partners, volunteers, institutions, media organisations and communities for supporting the initiative through tree planting, public awareness, advocacy and mobilisation.

It specifically acknowledged the contributions of the Kano State Ministry of Water Resources, Environment and Climate Change; Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology (ADUST); and the Bauchi State Agricultural Development Programme (BSADP).

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The organisation also commended its media partners, including Premier Radio, Arewa Radio, Guarantee FM and Freedom Radio, for helping raise awareness and encourage public participation in Kano and Jigawa states.

Campaign targets 19 northern states

According to CITAD, the P1MT campaign aims to plant one million indigenous trees across Nigeria’s 19 northern states by September 2027, with particular attention to vulnerable and environmentally fragile areas.

The initiative seeks to contribute to climate change mitigation, restore degraded landscapes, combat desertification, protect biodiversity and promote healthier, more sustainable communities.

However, CITAD stressed that the success of the campaign would depend not only on the number of trees planted but also on their survival and long-term environmental impact.

It called for regular watering, monitoring, community ownership and collective responsibility to ensure that planted trees grow and deliver lasting benefits.

CITAD seeks wider collaboration

As the campaign progresses, the organisation urged federal and state governments, local government authorities, development partners, philanthropic organisations, corporate bodies and individuals to support the initiative.

It said contributions could include funding, seedlings, technical assistance, tree-survival monitoring, participation in planting activities and sustained care for trees already planted.

CITAD also encouraged partners to strengthen community mobilisation and develop practical mechanisms for tracking tree growth and survival.

The organisation maintained that tackling climate change and environmental degradation required collective action involving governments, civil society organisations, businesses, young people and local communities.

While describing the 1,000-tree milestone as a positive development, CITAD said greater participation and sustained support would be essential to achieving its one-million-tree target.

The organisation reaffirmed its commitment to working with partners and communities to deliver measurable and lasting environmental benefits across Northern Nigeria.